- a technique in which metal is welded by heat generated by an electric arc struck between two electrodes or between one electrode and the metal workpiece
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arc′ weld′ing,
- Metallurgy, Buildingwelding by means of the heat of an electric arc. Also called electric arc welding.
- 1930–35
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arc welding n
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